OSHA Inspection: PLASTIC MATERIALS INC

Issued

2023-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9844.00 · Current $6891.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A):Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:   On or about July 18, 2023, an employee was exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts and in-going nip points during service and cleaning of the knife section of a pelletizer of the Line 1 extruder. The employer failed to provide training to ensure authorized employees understood the purpose and function of the energy control program and employees had acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls.

Issued

2023-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9844.00 · Current $6891.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d):The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):  On or about July 18, 2023, an employee was exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts and in-going nip points during service and cleaning of the knife section of a pelletizer of the Line 1 extruder.  The employer failed to implement energy control application steps as the machine was not shut down or turned off to perform the servicing work [per the 1910.147(d)(2) requirements]. As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving machine isolation [(d)(3)], LOTO device application [(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [(d)(6)], were not implemented to protect employees from machine servicing hazards.